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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.66, 161.58 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.66, 161.58 and 106.60 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.66 : 161.58 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.66/161.58 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.66x = 161.58 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.66x = 17,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.43/108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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